Bus Driver – Whitehall Head Start

• Adhere to the agency’s policy on confidentiality both within the agency and the community and adhere to all program policies and procedures.
• Work closely with all program staff to ensure an integrated approach and provide comprehensive services to children and families.
• Ensure that the transportation of all children, parents and staff conforms to Head Start/Early Head Start policy and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the passengers at all times as a primary responsibility.
• Ensure the interior and exterior cleanliness of buses on a regular basis.
• Ensure that buses and other appropriate vehicles have an adequate supply of gas and oil at all times.
• Supervise all bus volunteers during their participation in transportation routes.
• Ensure that all buses are operated in compliance with state, federal and Head Start transportation regulations.
• Adhere to all requirements for random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ensure that all passengers are securely fastened in appropriate restraints at all times.
• Communicate to the Family Services Coordinator, or Family Services Worker or other appropriate staff pertinent information regarding a child/family.
• Promote and support the program’s School Readiness goals and the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) goals.
• Utilize professional reading, writing and communication skills in order to call our necessary job requirements.
• Assist in the annual revision of the Comprehensive Program, policies and procedures, Community Assessment and in the Program Self Assessment.
• Attends upon request all staff and other appropriate meetings, trainings and conference.  Some of which may necessitate out-of-county travel and evening/overnight attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1. High School Diploma or GED
• 2. A valid NYS CDL/Passenger Endorsement (Commercial Driver’s License).
• 3. A comprehensive OCFS background check is completed and updated every 5 years.
• 4. An understanding of young children and low-income families, and an appreciation of parents as the primary educators of their children.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:

• 1. Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• 2. Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicles
• 3. Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach;
• 4. Climb up or down stairs;
• 5. Able to reach above or below shoulders;
• 6. This position requires the person to frequently board and exit a bus

Generous Employee Benefits Accruing From Day One! (Benefit plans vary for 52 week employees and less than 52 week employees.)

• Vacation Time is earned based on your years/hours of service
• Sick Time – feel better, we’ve got you covered
  • New Employees – vacation and sick time is accrued with each pay period!
• Personal Time is available upon hire
• Paid Holidays
• Health Plans available to choose from with Vision, Dental, Life, Accident & Cancer options
• Profit Sharing 401(K) Plan and Trust
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help you when times get tough at home or work